A01N47/46

Emulsifiable neonicotinoid pesticide concentrate

A stable emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation includes a solvent mixture including dimethylformamide (DMF), methanol, and xylene. The EC formulation includes one or more anionic surfactants, one or more non-ionic surfactants, and a neonicotinoid pesticide. The neonicotinoid pesticide is present in an amount of 15 to 40% weight over volume (w/v) of the solvent mixture. The EC formulation has a room temperature shelf life of at least 2 years under CIPAC guidelines.